GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

Random words

WordMeaning
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
underhandin a clandestine manner
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail